What is a Short-term Personal Loan?
A Short-term Personal Loan is a quick financing solution designed to help you meet urgent financial needs. Whether you require funds for medical emergencies, travel, wedding expenses, or unforeseen expenditures, this loan provides immediate relief with minimal documentation and quick disbursal. Short-term Personal Loans come with attractive interest rates and flexible repayment tenures. With a simple application process and fast approval, you can bridge financial gaps without long-term commitments.
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Features of a Short-term Personal Loan
Instant Loan Disbursal
Get quick approval and fund transfer to your account.
Flexible Repayment Options
Choose a tenure that suits your financial situation.
No Collateral Required
Receive funds without pledging any assets.
Attractive Interest Rates
Enjoy competitive rates to ease repayment burden.
Minimal Documentation
Experience hassle-free processing with basic KYC and income proof.
Eligibility for Short term Personal Loan
Eligibility Criteria for a Short-term Personal Loan
To avail a Short-term Personal Loan, you must meet the following criteria:
- Nationality You must be an Indian citizen.
- Age Your age should be between 21 and 60 years.
- Credit Score Your credit score should be 750 or above.
- Employment Type Salaried or self-employed individuals are eligible to apply.
Documents Required for a Short-term Personal Loan
Ensure a seamless loan application process by keeping these documents ready:
- Proof of Identity & Address Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or PAN Card (as identity proof only).
- Proof of Income Last 3 months’ salary slips and Form 16.
- Bank Statement Last 6 months’ bank statements showing salary credit details.
- Proof of Other Income (if applicable) Latest Form 16 or additional income proof.
How to Apply for a Short-term Personal Loan
Determine Your Financial Needs
Assess how much loan amount you require.
Check Loan Eligibility
Use the eligibility calculator to verify your qualification.
Calculate EMI
Plan your repayment using the EMI calculator.
Submit Documents
Upload identity, address, and income proofs.
Apply Online
Complete the application form and receive quick approval.
Revision of Reference Rates for determining Interest Rates on loans given
A high credit score signals reliability to lenders and can help you get lower personal loan interest rates.
High existing debt can lead to higher interest, as lenders see more risk in lending to heavily indebted borrowers.
Stable income and employment history make you eligible for personal loans with low interest rates, as lenders perceive lower risk.
Different banks and NBFCs have varying interest rate structures, so comparing offers helps identify the personal loan minimum interest rate available to you.
Larger loans or longer repayment tenures may attract slightly higher personal loan rates due to increased risk.
Fees and Charges for Short Term Personal Loans
| Charge Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cheque Return charges | ₹500 + GST per instance |
| Default Penal charges | 3% of the pending amount per month |
| Charges for cancellation of Loan | 4% of loan amount disbursed + applicable taxes |
| CIBIL report retrieval fees | ₹100 + GST per instance |
| Charge for Exchanging PDCs / ECS | ₹750 + GST per instance |
| Loan reschedule charges | ₹5000 + GST per instance |
| Stamp Duty | As per Actual if applicable |
| Insurance Premium | As per Actual, if applicable |
| Pre-closure Quote | ₹1000 + GST per instance |
| Any other charges | As per Actual, if applicable |
| Part - Pre-Payment Charges | Charges:
A) Nil Charges - If Part prepayment is equal to 20% of the total disbursed amount in a year B) 3% + GST on Remaining Loan amount - If part payment is greater than 20% of the total disbursed Conditions: A) No pre-payment is allowed in the first 6 months from the date of disbursement B) Part Pre-Payment amount should be equal to OR greater than a total of 3 EMIs. C) Part-prepayment is allowed only once in the first year of loan tenure. |
| Foreclosure Charges |
4% of the Principal outstanding amount + GST
Condition: Foreclosure is allowed only after 12 months from the date of loan disbursal. |
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FAQs on Short Term Personal Loans
A Short-Term Personal Loan is a type of personal loan which is offered for a shorter tenure. You can get a multipurpose loan for your financial needs and repay it quickly to get debt-free.
The duration of the Short-Term Personal Loan depends on the tenure you choose. Aditya Birla Capital offers loans with repayment tenures going up to 84 months.
The loan amount depends on your eligibility qualifications.You can use the loan eligibility calculator and find out the loan that you can avail of basis your eligibility.
Under a Short-Term Personal Loan, you choose the repayment tenure over which you can repay the loan affordably. After the loan is sanctioned, the EMI payments start immediately, and you repay the loan through EMIs over the chosen tenure.
The EMI depends on the interest rate and the repayment tenure selected. If the interest rate is constant, the EMI will be higher for shorter tenures than longer ones. So, if you choose a short repayment period, the EMI will be higher.
Short-Term Personal Loans have shorter repayment tenures compared to Long-Term Personal Loans. Moreover, as the tenure is shorter, the overall interest outgo on the loan is lower under Short-Term Personal Loans.
You can check loan offers from different lenders online and compare them. Then, choose the lender offering the best offer to get a good deal on the loan.
You need a credit score of 750+ to get a Short-Term Personal Loan from Aditya Birla Capital.
No, the interest on a Short-Term Personal Loan does not vary from a regular loan. It is similar and depends on your eligibility parameters and credit score.
Some of the benefits of Short-Term Personal Loans are as follows -
• You can get instant funds for your financial needs
• The loans are unsecured and do not require collateral
• You can repay the loan over a short tenure and get rid of the debt burden
• The interest outgo on the loan is lower since you repay it quickly
You can apply for multiple Short-Term Personal Loans at the same time. However, such a practice is not recommended because multiple applications affect your credit score negatively.
A Short-Term Personal Loan does not require collateral security as it is an unsecured loan. You can get the funds based on your income and eligibility qualifications.


ABC Of Personal Loans
*The interest rate constitute the rack rate for all customers. Actual interest rate for any customer and will be as communicated at the time of loan sanction and disbursal. It will be subject to changes from time to time and is at sole discretion of ABHFL.
**ABHFL reserves the rights to call upon additional documents at its discretion. The documents will be collected by ABHFL.